CREW in the Community

A nonprofit organization

$6,701 raised by 47 donors

100% complete

$5,000 Goal

CREW in the Community (CIC), strives to improve the lives of women in the Dallas area by creating pathways to success and economic independence through educational & professional opportunities.

CIC was formed in 1986 by a powerful network of real estate women within CREW Dallas. Although CIC is a standalone 501c3 charitable organization, with its own bylaws, financials, and Board of Trustees, it does not exist without the support and engagement of our CREW Dallas members. CIC is a place where our members can volunteer their time, share their expertise and donate their funds to women entering the industry.

CIC accomplishes its vision through a variety of events, programs and philanthropic endeavors. Our CREW Careers and UCREW programs serve high-school, undergrad students and graduate students. We want to see our students get excited about the industry, join it being fully-prepared for their first real estate role, become members of CREW, and then start reaching back to help the next generation as they continue their path into industry leadership.

Fundraising is at the core of what we do as an organization. We have raised over $3.6 MILLION DOLLARS to support our beneficiaries and to seed/fund our outreach programs such as CREW Careers. Think of this – there is someone sitting in a Dallas high school classroom right now that may have participated in our Careers program, is incredibly motivated, but doesn't have the financial support to take the next step. Our aggregate dollars would impact this individual and others forever.

In 2022, the CIC Board of Trustees voted to create the CREW in the Community Education Fund to provide educational assistance to local DFW women aspiring to enter or progress in the commercial real estate industry that do not have the means otherwise. The Board believes this giving most directly aligns with our mission as it is an opportunity to attract more diverse candidates into our industry. 2024 will be our first year to award scholarships to deserving students. We're extremely grateful to all those who have given thus far and helped us achieve such a significant milestone!

Giving Activity

Mission

CREW in the Community (CIC) is a highly recognized and respected philanthropic organization in the Dallas community that is a significant grantor of educational scholarships for women; therefore, driving more diverse talent into the commercial real estate industry.

Needs

Donations to CREW in the Community support our primary programs:

1) Needs-based scholarships for women seeking higher-education in fields of commercial real estate

2) Education about commercial real estate and related careers for high schoolers in the Dallas area

3) Networking, career panels, shadowing programs, and education about commercial real estate for students at 7 area colleges/universities

Equity Statement

CREW in the Community believes that diversity and inclusion are essential for true equity in commercial real estate, and we are committed to engaging all the voices of our community.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

CREW in the Community

Tax id (EIN)

75-2341730

Guidestar

Causes

Women & Girls

Operating Budget

Less than $100,000

Counties Served

Hunt, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin

BIPOC Leadership

Board Chair

Address

4475 Trinity Mills Road PO Box 702492
DALLAS, TX 75370-2492